Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #659

Question 1

The 'Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award' is given for excellence in which field?

Accepted Answer

C. Music and dance — The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is specifically awarded for excellence in music and dance. Option A refers to a different award (Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award), while options B and D are incorrect as the Akademi focuses on performing arts rather than theatre or visual arts.

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A. Literature and poetry

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B. Theatre and performing arts

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D. Visual arts and sculpture

Question 2

India's Fastest Supercomputer 2024:

Accepted Answer

AIRAWAT — AIRAWAT at CDAC Pune.

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PARAM Pravega

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PARAM Siddhi

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Mihir

Question 3

Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam:‌​‍

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1983 — 1983.‌​‍

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1975

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1990

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2000

Question 4

Who called Ayyankali 'Pulaya Raja'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji — Gandhiji conferred the title 'Pulaya Raja' on Ayyankali during his 1937 visit.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

UNESCO is headquartered at:‌​‍

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Paris — UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) is headquartered in Paris, France.‌​‍

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New York

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Geneva

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London

Question 6

A student consistently studies hard to avoid parental scolding for poor grades. This is an example of which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Extrinsic motivation (avoidance-based) — The student's motivation is externally driven by the desire to avoid punishment, classifying it as extrinsic motivation (avoidance-based). Distractor A is incorrect as intrinsic motivation comes from within. Distractor C refers to reward-based extrinsic motivation, and D is unrelated to this scenario.

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A. Intrinsic motivation

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C. Extrinsic motivation (reward-based)

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D. Self-actualization

Question 7

The famous Tirunelli temple lies in the valley of:

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri — Tirunelli (Wayanad) sits in the Brahmagiri valley.

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Ezhimala

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Puralimala

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Malayattoor

Question 8

A teacher wants to create an interactive learning module using ICT. Which tool would be most effective for assessing students' real-time understanding in a digital format?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) with quiz features — While all options have educational value, an LMS with quiz features allows for real-time assessment of students' understanding through quizzes and feedback mechanisms, which is the most direct method for evaluating comprehension digitally.

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A. Digital whiteboard for live demonstrations

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C. Video conferencing tools for synchronous discussions

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D. E-books for self-paced reading

Question 9

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is a pivotal event in Kerala's social reform and freedom struggle. Its unique approach significantly influenced the broader Indian nationalist movement. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this distinctive contribution?

Accepted Answer

B. It effectively demonstrated how non-violent civil disobedience could be applied to challenge deep-rooted social inequalities, drawing national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi into the social reform discourse. — The Vaikom Satyagraha uniquely applied Gandhian non-violent civil disobedience to address untouchability and temple entry rights, integrating social reform directly into the national freedom struggle. This approach garnered significant national attention and leadership, including Mahatma Gandhi's involvement, making social justice a core component of the nationalist agenda. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary objectives, methods, or immediate outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It was the first instance where a regional movement successfully achieved complete political independence from a princely state through non-violent means.

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C. It primarily focused on economic demands of the working class, thereby laying the foundation for trade union movements in the princely states.

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D. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system throughout Travancore, setting a precedent for other princely states.

Question 10

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.‌​‍

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Medam

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Thulam

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Karkidakam

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #659